Rising from the rubble: A Gaza tech incubator defies Israel’s war
Key takeaways
- Israel’s war on Gaza has decimated the tech sector, killing experts and destroying incubators that offered opportunities.
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- Among the hardest-hit institutions is the UCAS Technology Incubator, affiliated with the University College of Applied Sciences (UCAS) in the Tal al-Hawa neighbourhood of southwestern Gaza City.
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Israel’s war on Gaza has decimated the tech sector, killing experts and destroying incubators that offered opportunities.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo. A smart training hall at the UCAS Technology Incubator, which served as a comprehensive hub to equip and empower youth for the digital labour market before the war [Courtesy of UCAS]By Eyad Al-Qatrawi Published On 10 Jun 202610 Jun 2026The devastating fallout of Israel’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip has extended far beyond the destruction of homes and basic services. More than two and a half years of violence have obliterated Gaza’s economy – including the technology and entrepreneurship sector, a vital lifeline that once provided thousands of graduates with a window of hope amid mass unemployment and Israel’s years-long blockade.
Among the hardest-hit institutions is the UCAS Technology Incubator, affiliated with the University College of Applied Sciences (UCAS) in the Tal al-Hawa neighbourhood of southwestern Gaza City. Once a vibrant hub for innovation and startups, its headquarters and facilities were reduced to rubble in August 2024 after Israeli attacks targeted the college.